Pilgrim of Brixham BM45 Sailing Guide 2021

The Skipper and the whole Pilgrim Team want you to have a great time when you come sailing with us. We have put this Sailing Guide together to help you plan your trip, to know what to expect and to ensure you have a fantastic sailing adventure.

Contents 1. What do I need to take? 2. How do I get there? 3. How do I contact the boat? 4. What should I expect on board? 5. Photographs and Video

6. Souvenirs and Merchandise 7. Gratuities, Feedback, Reviews and Complaints 8. Supporting our Charity—The Pilgrim Heritage Sailing Foundation

Please remember Pilgrim is a large open vessel with shared accommodation. You will be out in the open, you may get wet and you will likely need protection from the sun. Stowage on board is very limited and you will need to keep your possessions in your bunk area. Soft bags are recommended.

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1. What do I need to bring? Clothing less room and bars of shampoo are available nowadays. They take up less Think carefully about this. What you room, create less waste and there are need are sensible clothes for the right never any spillages to deal with! conditions. Pilgrim is a heritage trawler

so just bring some practical clothing to Please do not forget to bring your pre- keep you comfortable. Bring at least scribed medication with you as well as two more layers than you think you will a seasickness remedy in case you need need to wear, even during hot weath- it. Please remember the latter will only er. Thin multiple layers really do work work if you take them before you start best, take up less room to pack and to feel ill! Although we have first aid mean you can still move around freely. facilities on board, our crew are not

permitted to administer analgesics or Make sure you have non-slip shoes and seasickness medication. Finally do not wear socks to keep your feet warm. Do forget sunscreen and your sunglasses! not forget a hat to keep the sun off or

keep the heat in on cooler days. If you PLEASE NOTE. Do not come aboard if are sleeping aboard, your fellow guests you are clearly unwell. Guests and crew would appreciate you using some sen- members live in close proximity on sible nightwear. Please also bring your board and it’s not fair to risk spoiling own towel. other people’s sailing adventure by

making them ill as well. The Skipper has Toiletries and medication the right to refuse boarding to anyone Please note that aerosols must not be who is clearly unwell. Please see the used below deck, so they are best section about the Covid pandemic at avoided. However, if you do bring them the end of this Guide. you will need to use them on deck. Cameras, phones and binoculars (This is because gasses in them sink to the bilges. This is a safety concern and There will be plenty of things to photo- can set off alarms) graph to remind you of a memorable trip. You might want to bring your posh Wet wipes must not be put “down the camera or be happy to use your phone. loo” in any circumstances so, unless We do not want them to get lost over- you really cannot live without them, board or get wet. Make sure you have please leave them at home. The same something to secure and protect your applies to toothpicks and dental floss, camera or phone or a safe pocket to as their disposal is an issue for us. keep them in. Binoculars are handy as Please only put them in the bins pro- well. You will need to ensure that all vided. your belongings, including cameras and phones, are safely stowed. We cannot Please bring an ordinary non-electric accept any responsibility for any dam- toothbrush. Although we have power age or loss of such equipment. for recharging, there are other more essential needs for the power points. Wet weather gear You must come prepared with wet All-in-one shower and hair gels take up weather gear. If the weather is unkind,

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1. What do I need to bring? we want you to be warm and dry. As Musical Instruments the Skipper says, “It’s not the wrong cont’d We love it when guests bring musical kind of weather, just the wrong kind of instruments aboard and we all get to clothing!” If you are new to this, you do have a bit of a party! As with camera not need to splash out (excuse the equipment, you will need to be confi- pun!) on fancy yachting gear. A good dent that you can get your instrument waterproof jacket with a hood and down the hatch, and be able to stow it some waterproof trousers will do fine. in your berth and keep it safe. (Think You may find the sort of thing you use twice about that double bass!) on a walking or camping holiday would

suit.

Limited space

Although Pilgrim is 75’ feet long (22m)

and displaces over 100 tons, storage

space on board is very limited. You will

need to keep all your possessions in

your berth area.

CHECKLIST

 Clothing - several layers are the best option and order a Pilgrim Polo

 Nightwear—suitable for communal accommodation

 Toothbrush and shower soap/shampoo

 Towel

 Non-slip footwear and socks

 Medication including travel sickness remedy

 Wet weather gear

 Sun hat or order a Pilgrim cap or beanie

 Camera and/or phone and don’t forget your charger

 Musical instrument

 Sunscreen, sunglasses and maybe a spare pair of specs!

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2. How do I get there? Brixham Departures From the Brixham bus terminus follow signs down to the harbour and walk By public transport towards Breakwater and you will soon There are regular train services from all see Pilgrim on the town pontoon in all over the UK to South Devon. The best her glory! The walk takes 5 to 10 arrival point is Paignton train station minutes depending how eager you are and that may require a change at New- to be onboard! If for any reason we are ton Abbot. moored anywhere else in Brixham we will let you know in advance by email Trains run from London Paddington or by text message on the day. and from Scotland, the North of Eng- land, the Midlands and Bristol. You can By car also decide not to change trains locally Arrive into the area from the M5 Mo- and alight at Totnes. (Please note: torway, the A30 or A38. there are no direct bus services from Totnes to Brixham. However, there are If you are coming from the north or the services departing from Totnes train east take the A38 south from Exeter at station and arriving at the Brixham bus the end of the M5 and then fork left terminus with a change at Paignton bus onto the A380 dual carriageway sign- station. The journey, including trans- posted Torquay. Stay on the A380 past fers, takes approximately an hour. A Newton Abbot and then follow signs taxi from Totnes to Brixham might be for Brixham. This will take you onto the best. The taxi journey is about 12 miles Torbay ring road. and takes about 30mins. If you are coming from Cornwall or the The No 12 bus runs from Paignton train Plymouth area, leave the A38 at Marley station to Brixham and you need to Head Junction taking the A385 through alight at the Brixham terminus. They Totnes until you reach the Torbay ring run very regularly at up to ten minute road. intervals at peak times. The bus timeta- ble is here: The A380 ring road becomes the A3022 https://www.stagecoachbus.com/ and as you come into Brixham follow routes/south-west/12/newton-abbot- signs for ‘Breakwater’. That way you brixham/xdbo012.o# avoid the town centre congestion and come straight to the right area. The Express coach services also serve Brix- destination postcode is TQ5 9BP. ham from London and all over the country. https:// book.nationalexpress.com

Brixham - TQ5 9BP

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2. How do I get there? Parking This will likely be through a combina- cont’d tion of taxi and train for Plymouth or Please note – you cannot reach the Falmouth. Details vary with each pas- Town Pontoon where Pilgrim is sage so we will advise you individually berthed by car. You can drop luggage about applicable arrangements and or people off on Berry Head Road – use you can decide if you want to take up TQ5 9BP on your Satnav. Here you will the transfer. In the case of one-way find steps down to the promenade and Dartmouth sailings, we will arrange the pontoon. There are a limited num- local bus or taxi transfers, as it is only 5 ber of parking spaces on Berry Head miles from Brixham. Road for a short stay, but they are often taken. Parking is very limited in Round Trip Sailings Brixham so you need to plan. There is Dartmouth – there are no long-term some free street parking but in the car parking facilities in Dartmouth summer season that may involve quite town. The Dartmouth Park and Ride a long walk from your car. can be used for multiple day stays but

the arrangements are complicated and Please also see section 4. You should subject to change. Please see http:// time your arrival on Pilgrim to be no www.justbdartmouth.com/guestinfo/ earlier than 15 minutes before the noti- dartmouth-park-and-ride There is a fied departure time. long-term car park at Darthaven Mari-

na on the Kingswear side of the River You can park in the multi-storey car Dart and there are regular ferries park at Brixham Marina, TQ5 9AF close across. You can pay using the Ringo to the Breakwater (to be found on the mobile payment system. Details here: landward side of Berry Head Road) http://www.darthaven.co.uk/facilities. which is owned and operated by MDL’s

Brixham Marina. If you are parking for Plymouth – we will not always know more than a day contact them on our berthing point in Plymouth until (01803) 882929 to discuss a special the day of departure or shortly before. rate. In the car park, there are coin Guests will be advised by email or text machines and you can use the Ringo message. Plymouth City Council has mobile payment system. many car parks and long-term facilities

are available. Check here: https:// Although Torbay Council’s Breakwater www.plymouth.gov.uk/ Car Park is the closest one to Pilgrim it parkingandtravel/findsomewherepark is small and busy and you should not If you want to call the boat on the rely on finding a space there. TQ5 9AF number provided you may be able to (open air). There are coin machines or drop off luggage before parking and we you can use the Ringo mobile payment will do our best to guide you to the system. best place to do that.

You can also park in Brixham’s Fresh- Falmouth – parking options in Fal- water Car Park, TQ5 8BA, operated by mouth are more limited in the sailing Torbay Council and can pay for three season. We suggest you make arrange- day or weekly tickets in the car park or ments in advance. Look here: https:// online. Details are available here: www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and- https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/ streets/parking/cornwall-council-car- parking/parking-permits/car-park- parks/car-park-locations-charges-and- permits/ facilities/falmouth/ If you wish to drop This car park is about a 10 minute walk off luggage and then park, please call around the harbour to the Town Pon- the boat on the number provided and toon and Pilgrim. we will try to assist.

Arrangements for other ports Taxis No recommendations, try these: One-Way Sailings Brixham: 01803 853000 or 882121 If you are booked on a one-way trip Totnes: 07803 126396 / 07772 744598 that either starts or finishes in Brixham, Paignton: 01803 211611 we may offer free one-way transporta- Dartmouth: 07805 138850 tion to the other port. (Subject to trip Plymouth: 01752 222222 / 606060 and only as stated in the description) Falmouth: 01326 312181 / 313131

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3. How do I contact the boat? You can contact the Skipper and the take introductions and a safety crew by calling our office on 01803 briefing. This is an important part of 858148 and selecting Option 2. This will your trip as we need to make sure we divert you call to the skipper or one of keep you and your fellow guests’ safe our sailing team if the skipper is una- and comfortable at all times. vailable. If you are experiencing any Children and Vulnerable Adults travel or other delays on your day of departure, please call this number and Safeguarding of children, young people advise them of your situation. and vulnerable adults is a fundamental part of the way we operate. We have a 4. What should I expect Arrival on board (max 15 mins prior to strict policy that we follow. The Skipper published time) will consider safeguarding when mak- onboard? ing decisions about allocation of berths While we are looking forward to wel- and the way the vessel is operated. coming you onboard, please do not Please be aware that we do not allow arrive more than 15 minutes before the the posting or publishing of photo- scheduled departure time. We will be graphs of persons under the age of 18 preparing Pilgrim for the passage and years without the parent(s) or guardian may not be in a position to let you (s) express permission. board. Catering Accommodation We plan our menus and catering arrangements well in advance. Wherever Pilgrim has comfy accommodation for possible we will cater for any special guests booking individually spread over dietary request notified to us at the two cabins. Each berth has a lee cloth time of booking. However, we cannot for privacy and a reading light. There adjust menus in response to late or are three heads (toilets) with hand- casual requests so please make sure held showers. The allocation of guest you flag up your requirements well in berths is made by the Skipper once advance. (You are welcome to bring everyone is aboard. Please note on your own special foods if you wish but some sailings crew members may occa- please bear in mind the limited storage sionally also be sleeping in these areas. facilities on board)

Subject to availability and an extra charge it is possible to ask for exclusive Food is prepared that may contain pea- use of a cabin area. We have an ensuite nuts, tree nuts, soy, milk/dairy, egg, cabin for four people and another for seafood and wheat. While the Charity six. You need to contact our office to take steps to minimise the risk of cross explore availability on your sailing. contamination it cannot guarantee that any food or beverages are safe to be consumed by any guest with peanut, Safety briefing tree nut, soy, milk/dairy, egg, seafood Immediately prior to our departure, or wheat allergies. the Skipper, Mate and crew will under- Smoking

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4. What should I expect We do not permit smoking or vaping or board using a dinghy. Pilgrim may onboard? Cont’d anywhere below decks onboard Pil- sometimes be ‘breasted-up’ with other grim. Smoking or vaping on deck re- vessels and you may need to climb quires the consent of the Skipper. across from one to the other. (There may also be “footfall” from other vessels across the deck in these circum- Alcohol stances). A simple measure of the agili- The consumption of alcohol before or ty required is, for example, whether during sailing is not permitted. Guests you are able to climb a 6’ vertical lad- may consume alcohol once Pilgrim is der. If you have concerns about this moored or anchored for the night and please discuss the situation with us at should bring supplies with them. You the Pilgrim office in advance. Access may need to keep them in your berth between vessel and shore during festi- area, as space is limited. vals can be particularly challenging and vertical ladders are often deployed. Medical conditions and First Aid Sailing the boat (including sea sickness) You will be encouraged to participate When sailing, Pilgrim may be away in sailing the boat under supervision. from immediate medical assistance so The crew will show you the ropes and it is important that you and fellow pa- ask you to help. Covid Secure arrange- sengers declare any relevant medical ments may limit this in the short term. conditions or allergies at the time of Hopefully, you will also have the oppor- booking. These will be recorded on the tunity to take the helm and steer the vessel’s manifest so the Skipper is boat. Alternatively, if you just want to aware in the event of any medical inci- enjoy the sailing and the scenery, you dent and is better equipped to re- can sit back and leave it to others. spond. You should bring any prescrip- Feedback from past guests suggests tion or incidental medications with you that those who get involved get the as required. The crew are unable to most enjoyment out of their time provide any medication other than in aboard. an acute First Aid situation. Lifejackets are provided for all on board and are compulsory unless the Physical capabilities required skipper advises otherwise. Please note that you should not bring your own Pilgrim is an authentic Victorian sailing lifejacket. Pilgrim is inspected annually trawler and guests need to have a rea- by the MCA and we are obliged to con- sonable level of agility to board, move form to strict certification of safety around the vessel when directed and equipment. cope with any emergency situation,

however unlikely that may be. During your trip, you may need to disembark Mobile phone signals and Wi-Fi You are welcome to use a mobile phone although signals offshore may not be available or may be limited. There are no Wi-Fi facilities on Pilgrim. As we have communal accommodation, you will be ex- pected to mute or turn off your phone at night. We also ask guests not to use their phones at mealtimes. Why not just turn it off altogether and simply have a tech detox and enjoy the sailing? Lost Property Any property lost onboard will be taken to our office if it is found. It will be retained for three months and it can be reclaimed from there. There may be a charge for return of items. Any property lost over-

©Pilgrim Heritage Sailing Foundation 2021 7 board will leave a lasting legacy of your We have a special online link where trip and we’d rather you didn’t! At the you can upload your photos and share end of your trip, we will ask you to strip them with fellow travellers. We make your bunk. We have learnt that it is the sure any safeguarding issues are taken best way to avoid lost property and to care of before we publish them. You make sure you have everything before can upload you photos and video here: you leave. https://guest.pilgrimofbrixham.org.uk . Photographs and Video Social Media Taking photographs or video from a We welcome you posting messages and 5. Photographs and Video moving boat can be challenging at photos about your trip on social media. times. It is often best to hold the cam- Please bear in mind that some guests era against something solid on the boat who are sailing with you may not want so you only have one moving element. their pictures published so please be You also need to be aware of the dam- sensitive to the wishes of others. If you age that salt water can do to a phone post on our sites, we can always take or camera. The crew will always be something down if a guest subsequent- happy to help and to take that im- ly objects. portant memorable photo of you on BM45Blog: https:// Pilgrim. blog.pilgrimofbrixham.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ PilgrimSailingExperiences Twitter: https://twitter.com/ Sharing with other guests, social me- PilgrimBM45 dia and Pilgrim

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For that authentic crew look, we hope Purchasing on board you will want to include some Pilgrim clothing and regalia in your packing. Ask a member of the crew to show you 6. Souvenirs and Merchandise You can order in advance online and what we have on board. If we do not we will ship the items or you can save have your size, you can order it there money and packing by having them and we will ship it to you for when you waiting on board. We also carry a lim- return. We are pleased to offer pay- ited stock on board and you can order ment by credit or debit card subject to online after your trip if you prefer. a mobile signal being available. Ordering in advance Go to https://pilgrimofbrixham.org.uk/

7. Gratuities, Feedback, Gratuities tribution. Details are in section 8.

Our crew do not expect gratuities. Reviews and Complaints Feedback We would encourage you to show your appreciation of their efforts by We welcome your feedback to help posting a review on Trip Advisor or us maintain and improve our ser- by making a donation to our charity. vice. Please complete our feedback You can post on Trip Advisor here: form here: https:// https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ guest.pilgrimofbrixham.org.uk Attraction_Review-g551630- d7195995-Reviews-Pilgrim_BM45- Complaints Brix- Our reputation really matters to us. ham_English_Riviera_Devon_Englan Our volunteers work hard all year d.html round to deliver authentic sailing

experiences on Pilgrim. If you have a Making donations complaint, we want to hear about it Our sailing income does not meet from you, not anyone else, so please the costs of keeping Pilgrim pre- tell us. Our Complaints Procedure is served, maintained and protected robust and as a registered charity, for future generations. We rely on we have an obligation to investigate donations to enable us to keep Pil- complaints thoroughly and respond grim in good shape. Donations, no as required. You can send your com- matter how small, help keep us go- plaint to mail- ing and you can donate here and [email protected] or by complete a Gift Aid declaration: post to:

https://pilgrimofbrixham.org.uk/ product/donate-to-our-charity/ Pilgrim Heritage Sailing Foundation, Brixham Laboratory, Freshwater Alternatively, you can help us by Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BA. joining our Charitable Foundation as a member and make an annual con-

8. Supporting the Pilgrim Becoming a Member of our Foun- Becoming a Volunteer Foundation dation Once you are a member, you can Pilgrim is charity operated by the join our volunteer team. They are Pilgrim Heritage Sailing Foundation. amazing and they do everything If you want to be part of the team needed to keep Pilgrim maintained who look after Pilgrim as one of our and operating. Volunteers look after national maritime treasures then maintenance, crewing, administra- you need to join the Foundation. tion, social media, bookkeeping and everything else. Membership is £50 per annum ( £25

for full time students) and there are merchandise and other benefits. Fair Winds and Happy Sailing! You can join here: https:// pilgrimofbrixham.org.uk/join (see last page for Covid update)

REMINDERS Allergens Medical Conditions On your Booking Form or Guest The UK Food Standards Agency Supplementary Information you identifies a list of 14 allergens. They advised us of your medical and die- are as follows: tary preferences. If any of that in- Celery; Cereals containing gluten – formation has changed since the including wheat (such as spelt and booking was made you must advise Khorasan); Rye, barley and oats; of any changes 28 days in advance Crustaceans – such as prawns, crabs or when the change occurred, if and lobsters; Eggs; Fish; Lupin; Milk; later. It affects the information car- Molluscs – such as mussels and oys- ried on the vessel’s manifest and ters; Mustard; Tree nuts – including available to the Skipper in an emer- almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil gency and it may also affect your nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios insurance. and macadamia nuts; Peanuts; Ses- ame seeds; Soybeans; Sulphur diox- Insurance ide and sulphites (if they are at a Our Terms and Conditions of Book- concentration of more than ten ing include a requirement for you to parts per million) be insured for ‘Adventure Sailing’. Please make sure you have proper You must advise us in advance if insurance in place. You can check you are allergic to any of these our Terms and Conditions of Book- foods. (See section 4) ing on this link: https:// pilgrimofbrixham.org.uk/wp-

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Please note: 1. All sailing is undertaken pursuant to our Terms and Conditions of Booking 2021 which guests are provided with and acknowledge at the time of booking. There is a link to those terms at the foot of every page on our website https://pilgrimofbrixham.org.uk 2. Please read the following supplementary page relating to the Covid Pandemic. This will be updated from time to time as required.

PILGRIM Heritage Sailing Foundation Registered office: Brixham Laboratory, Freshwater Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BA Tel: 01803 858148 Email: [email protected] Registered in England and Wales Company No. 10763532. Charity Commission No. 1175124. VAT No. 283530110.

Covid Update Whilst we are delighted that we are now scheduled to be sailing again at last, we have all been seriously impacted by the Covid Pandemic. Our revised schedule reflects regulatory compliance in relation to occupancy or social distancing. See also the details below about our requirements for vaccination and testing. Keeping our guests and crew safe is our absolute priority. Our operations are in accordance with our risk assessments and related health, safety and hygiene protocols. Subject at all times to review in the event of any changes announced by the Government and governing maritime agencies. This may mean that Day Sail guests may have limited access below decks and that guests may not be able to participate in sailing the boat as much as we all would like. Pilgrim has a brand new ‘fogging’ machine that enables us to sanitise every surface throughout the boat below decks. This will be done regularly and offers protection for up to 30 days after application.. We will resume full operations with normal occupancy levels and a more conventional regime on board in accordance with guidelines in place. Over the winter we made extensive adaptations to Pilgrim so we can be sailing again and in good shape. We have invested in new ventilation and on-deck dining facilities and have made other changes to make Pilgrim as safe and hygienic as possible. We now have a four berth and a six berth cabin each with their own (overnight) ensuite facilities. The skipper has his own cabin, and we are be able to accommodate our remaining crew in their own dedicated cabin. It’s different, but it’s still adventure sailing on a heritage trawler. Guests who have any questions or concerns can contact us by calling 01803 858148 and selecting Option 1 or by emailing: [email protected]

Covid Vaccination and Testing From 19th May we have adopted a new Covid Testing Policy. The essence of that policy is as follows:

1. Anyone who has had both Covid vaccinations, with the second one more than two weeks prior to sailing, has no further obligations at present and is free to board without any additional Covid testing.

2. All other Guests and Crew are required to undertake a rapid Covid lateral flow test less than 72 hours before sailing and may only sail if they confirm a test was carried out with a negative result. This applies until it is overridden by their vaccine status.

3. We will not board anyone who cannot provide this confirmation verbally. We will not undertake tests at the time of boarding. Advance instructions are being issued by both email and SMS messages to all sailing guests.

You can see the policy and find out how to obtain test kits by following this link: https://pilgrimofbrixham.org.uk/covid-testing-policy/